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While I appreciate the fact that Mr. Schwartz wanted to review the judge's decision prior to filing an appeal, I don't understand why he didn't simply file the request for an extension outlining his reason. It's a vaild reason for requesting an extension & a valid reason for not wanting to repsond without the formal appeal in it's entirety.

My son attended ski club on Wednesday evening (the day of the incident); however, he was out sick on Thursday and Friday from school with the "bug". I received the call & woke him up to see if he knew anything or saw anything. He has not been questioned by the school. I am pretty sure that children are not allowed to be interrogated without a parent present and/or permission regardless of the school's policies.

This is standard policy for Derry Township to alert the parents & residents. As a parent of a DTHS student, I am grateful to have received the phone call alerting me of an event immediately! I was made aware that live ammunition was found, when, where & that an investigation was already in the initial stages. My son is also a ski club member. It gave me an opportunity to speak with him directly & IMMEDIATELY to see if he knew anything.

Truth is, as someone mentioned earlier, the child probably used the same bag for his ski club equipment (pants, boots, etc.) as they do for hunting. They leave directly from school in their school clothes.

As a N. 2nd Street homeowner/resident in the Uptown Area, I also share concerns regarding the accessibility of the fire hydrants. Fires are unpredictable, in most instances, and accessibility should be a GIVEN 100% of the time for our fireman.

This is true safety concern for my family & my neighbors. Additionally, this is yet another REVENUE SOURCE (tickets, booting, etc.) that we are leaving on the table...or in the street!

sianita ~ If you had been invited tothe event, it specifically stated that the goal was NOT a large group of people and/or a protest...it's a Press Conference requesting the Mayor meet with the group to discuss concerns.

There's NOTHING for Mayor Linda Thompson to "spin" to her advantage. Were you at the Press Conference or the Rally? I am NOT a 9-5 employee...I am a home owner & tax payer in this City. If you are follish enough to believe that the 9-5 employee is not affected WHEN the businesses are affected...than there's no reason to continue with this post.

leaders_don't_hide ~ I was disappointed that there were so many "onlookers" on the "other side" of the street during the rally; however, I would classify them as "elite" business leaders". Some of those individuals were simply there as spectators, while others were admittedly unconfortable and/or concerned that they would be targeted by the Mayor after the fact.

Regardless of your opinion of the "across the street crowd" comparing their antics to those of the Mayor's is ridiculous. She is an elected....she would have know better if she had a PR person.

Thank you kindly, for your amazing words of wisdom today. Jervis \j(e)-rvis, jer-vis\ as a boy's name is a variant of Gervase (Old German) and Jarvis. So...you thought he was German? Clearly, you had nothing more intellectual to say...above and beyond a racist remark.

pickelbreath...I'm going to assume you don't live anywhere near 900 Penn Street and/or know anyone from 900 Penn Street. Stay whereever you are...please. If you do decide to visit uptown Harrisburg, please come before 8 am on Wednesdays...that's when the trash gets picked up. Your remarks were insulting.

Mr. Colden - Your Letter to the Editor is an insult to this community. I was at this protest, as a god fearing, tax paying, child rearing citizen of this community. I am grateful that the gay community rallied for their rights to be free of discrimination and ridicule. Whether it's the downtown community, Old Uptown Community, gay community, Jewish community, black community, white community, atheist community....the key word is COMMUNITY. Please refrain from implying that our fear is her beliefs....I don't give a rats rear end about her beliefs when it comes to religion or same sex partnerships. I care about whether or not she is competent enough to run this City or, at a minimum, hire a few people who are and REFRAIN from throwing objects, raging, making inappropriate remarks, etc.

It is my understanding, that this particular young lady, has a reputation in the "local industry" of making unfounded accusations that are detrimental to the business owner's livelihood and well being. Nick Laus is NOT the 1st victim of this individual's inflammatory accusations. I can only hope that NOW that someone is standing up for themselves and their business...she will learn a valuable lesson as it relates to the law, defamation, truth, fabrication & lies.

My final thought...GO NICK GO. Maybe this will deter others who are seeking SOMETHING for NOTHING to think again.

I applaud Nick Laus for standing up for himself, his reputation, his ability to provide for his family and his business. As a small business owner (restaurant, hair salon, law firm, and nail salon, whatever...) you live, breathe and die by the success of your business. Small business owners risk everything to blaze a path for themselves and their families. You reputation is EVERYTHING to your success and your demise.

Clearly he made several attempts, before resorting to a lawsuit, to rectify the problem. When your life (and trust me...it is your life when you own your own business) is in jeopardy...you do what you have to do to PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT.

I wish Nick the best & know that I would make the same decision if I had to protect my investments and this includes being able to provide for my family.

ICampBetterThanYou ~ Your comment clearly indicates a lack of poise, professionalism, family values, character, dignity and self respect. This may be one of the most appauling posts I have ever seen. I will not dignify your uneducated remarks above and beyon this...you need therapy, love and a warm hug.

Freddie, regardless of whether or not you voted for Obama, believe in his message or think he's accomplishing all that he promised...it is appauling to compare the two. Obama is a well educated, articulate, seasoned politician...Linda Thompson is the true prisoner of her own narrow, religious, cultural, ethical, moronic prison.